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Nokia C3 vs Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)

Side by side comparison between Nokia C3 vs Apple Watch devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Apple Watch (Edition 42mm) Compare Nokia C3 X
1.54"
AMOLED

312x390

N/A
512MB
RAM

Single-core

205
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)

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C3} 12 Advantages Nokia C3 vs Watch (Edition 42mm)} 16 Advantages Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+114 grams (3.99 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+2.4"56%
Larger screen
vs1.54"
+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+QCIF (176x144)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+2G EDGEAdvantage
The 2G EDGE network is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+(2G EDGE) 0.236 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(Not supported)
+1320 mAh5 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs205 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsNot supported
208MHz 32bit Single-corevs+520MHz 32bit Single-core150%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB DDRvs+512MB LPDDR7 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
128MB (55MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)111 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)vs+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)30%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixelsvs+312x390 pixels58%
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+324 PPI94%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+1400000 apps (App Store)1399 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Gyroscope, Heart rate, PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supportedvs+Sapphire GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IPX7 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

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📱 Model features

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
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ModelNokia C3Watch (Edition 42mm)
Other model namesNokia C3-00Apple Watch 1st gen (2015), Apple Watch A1554 Gold 18 Karat
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaApple
Release date6/1/20104/24/2015
Depth13.6 millimeters (0.54 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)58.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.29 x 4.55 in)35.9 x 42 millimeters (1.41 x 1.65 in)
Weight114 grams (3.99 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registered18-karat gold body, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIPX7 certified: water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Display typeTFT LCDAMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches1.54" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~26.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels312x390 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI324 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedSapphire Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
System versionNokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1WatchOS 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredWatchOS 4.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Chipset32bit: Broadcom "Juno"32bit: Apple S1 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 208MHz ARM9 core (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 520MHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX543
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
RAM memory64MB DDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB (55MB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2Gfeature not registered
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144) 15 fpsNot supported
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, AVI, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Not supported
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1320 mAh205 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredMagnetic charging (dock)
Talk time autonomy7 hours3 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)18 hours

➕ Other features

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsNot supported
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedfeature not registered
Web browserfeature not registeredNot supported
AntennaInternal antennaNot supported
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate Grey, Golden White, Hot Pink, Black
• Social network integration
• Java framework
• Watch colors: Yellow, Rose
• Watch bands: White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red
• Watch material: 18-karat gold yellow or rose
• Band material: Leather, Plastic
• iOS 8.2 or higher compatible
• Digital Crown
• MagSafe charging

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia C3Apple Watch (Edition 42mm)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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